Derby’s Olivia Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Ken Hansard Olivia Parra, a senior outfielder for the Derby Panthers, was recognized by the league’s coaches last season for her contributions and was awarded First-Team All-AVCTL (Division I) as a Designated Player. An untimely injury prevented Parra from playing with the Panthers at state as a junior. Now, as a senior, she […]
Bishop Carroll Boys Wrestling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning In the January 27th rankings by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association, the Bishop Carroll boys wrestling team is ranked third in Class 5A. The Golden Eagles have six wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes, including freshman Parker Landes No. 1 at 106 and junior Connor Landes No. 2 at 138. “The […]
Derby’s Lexi Schott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Photo Credit Shelby Laine Photography By Joanna Chadwick When Kari Schott became the assistant cheer coach at Derby, her daughter, Lexi, was in third grade. “I have practically grown up in the sport,” Lexi Schott said. “I think the biggest positives of cheer is the people I have met because of it. The relationships I […]
Andale’s Tristen Cox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Cooper Chadwick Tristen Cox is a senior wrestler for Andale high school who wrestles at the 150 pound weight class. Cox is very excited for his last year of high school wrestling, and hopes to make it a special one. One thing Cox is excited about specifically is making it to, and competing at state, […]
Goddard’s Kaytee Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Kaytee Smith has spent most of her life on the sidelines and mat, and as a member of the Goddard High School cheer team, her impact reaches far beyond game day. Smith credits her leadership style to positivity and a genuine care for her teammates. “My biggest strength is being positive and […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Piercen Huff – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Hutchinson Central Christian’s Piercen Huff is ready to make his senior season one to remember, focused on teamwork and competing at the highest level. “Since it’s my senior year, I’m excited to have one last year to go out and compete with my teammates,” Huff said. “But I’m most excited for the […]
Wichita Trinity’s Tyler Wertenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity boys basketball coach Nate Awbrey describes senior Tyler Wertenberger as a player whose impact goes far beyond the box score. “He consistently sets hard screens, boxes out his man, and dives for loose balls—always doing the little things that make a big difference,” Awbrey said. “Off the court, he is one […]
Wichita East’s Jhourne Mitchell and Avani Payne – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita East seniors and co-captains Jhourne Mitchell and Avani Payne are excited to go out with a bang. “Being a senior is already emotional and exciting enough but being captain and having new opportunities, such as the Dodge City Tournament and, fingers crossed, state basketball games adds a cherry on top for […]
Wellington’s Vivienne Wright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Since she started in SCCDAT last year, Wellington’s Vivienne Wright has learned so much about her school and what goes on in it. “I have learned about how common drugs and alcohol are in students my age,” Wright said. “I have also learned more about mental health. SCCDAT has impacted me by making […]
Wichita Southeast’s Marcus Johnson – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick Helping his team make history this year, senior Marcus Johnson and the Southeast Buffaloes finished their season with a record of 7-3 which hasn’t happened since the late 90’s. Johnson plays linebacker for the Buffaloes but also produced a lot at punter and kicker as well. He also earned awards such as […]